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Insurance: Policyholder - District of Columbia
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What the team is known for

Covington & Burling has a preeminent insurance group with formidable depth and a broad client base. It advises policyholders across a range of industries on the full spectrum of insurance disputes and is particularly strong in resolving environmental and asbestos-related claims. The team is also present in areas such as cyber liability and is notably involved in significant class actions, including those linked to antitrust and injury claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington served as lead trial and appellate counsel for Merck in a dispute concerning whether a war exclusion in its property policies applied to losses the company suffered during the NotPetya cyber attack in 2017.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Buchanan
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Senior Statespeople

John Buchanan offers decades of experience acting in coverage litigation on behalf of corporate policyholders. His expertise covers disputes across a diverse range of areas, including tort claims and cybersecurity.

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William Greaney
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Senior Statespeople

William Greaney brings his impressive experience to bear on a range of policyholder-side matters. He displays notable expertise in handling long-tail litigation related to a wide range of claims, including environmental damage and injury claims related to asbestos and lead-based paint.

Anna Engh
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Anna Engh
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Anna Engh is highly respected by the market for her policyholder expertise.She has notable experience litigating high-profile insurance disputes, including those related to the opioids crisis and asbestos exposure.

"Anna is fantastic. She has the right approach when it comes to managing her team, elevating the folks who work with her."

"Anna is a rock star in all respects. She is very knowledgeable, responsive and experienced."

Mitchell F Dolin
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Mitchell F Dolin
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Mitchell Dolin has an outstanding policyholder-side practice which regularly sees him handling high-value disputes for an enviable roster of household-name clients.

"Mitch is at the top of his field advising on insurance coverage."

"He is a thought leader in the area."

"Mitch is experienced and I am impressed with his advocacy."

Benedict M Lenhart
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Benedict M Lenhart
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Benedict Lenhart is regularly retained by multinational corporations for representation in complex, high-value coverage disputes and arbitrations.

"Working with Ben has been a very good experience. He has been in this field for a long time and has a lot of experience to draw upon."

"He is very analytical, happy to discuss the pros and cons, and open to creative resolutions."

Georgia Kazakis
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Georgia Kazakis
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Band 3

Georgia Kazakis enjoys an excellent reputation for her work representing policyholders. She has expertise in a wide range of claims, including environmental and construction defect matters.

"Georgia is very smart, detail-oriented, and thoughtful in her work."

Marialuisa Gallozzi
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Marialuisa Gallozzi
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Marialuisa Gallozzi is retained by policyholder clients to act on a range of matters, including insurance recovery and policy advice. She is also proficient at handling cybersecurity and data breach claims.

"Marialuisa is an excellent attorney and team leader."

"She is an expert in insurance coverage."

Matthew Schlesinger
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Matthew Schlesinger
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Matthew Schlesinger maintains a broad policyholder-side practice handling claims including business interruption, property damage and D&O liability.

"Matt is as good as they come; he did a very good job of framing the strategy."

"He is very much a trusted adviser as he is so practical and works out the right solution for our company."

Saul Goodman
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Saul Goodman
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Saul Goodman has considerable experience in the representation of corporate policyholders in high-stakes litigation. His insurance expertise includes claims following environmental contamination and toxic torts, among other matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Insurance: Policyholder

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John Buchanan
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Senior Statespeople
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William Greaney
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Senior Statespeople
Anna Engh
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Anna Engh
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Band 1
Mitchell F Dolin
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Mitchell F Dolin
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Band 1
Benedict M Lenhart
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Benedict M Lenhart
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Band 2
Georgia Kazakis
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Georgia Kazakis
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Band 3
Marialuisa Gallozzi
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Marialuisa Gallozzi
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Band 3
Matthew Schlesinger
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Matthew Schlesinger
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Band 3
Saul Goodman
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Saul Goodman
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Band 4